Clément Chartier (born 1946) is a

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leader. Chartier served as President of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples between 1984–87 and vice-president between 1993 and 1997. Born in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, Chartier grew up in Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan. He officially became a lawyer in 1980. Chartier was president of Canada's Métis National Council from 24 October 2003 to 30 September 2021. He was president of

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1998–2003, and turned over that office to interim president

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when he became president of the

Metis National Council Metis or Métis may refer to: Ethnic groups * Métis, recognized Indigenous communities in Canada and America whose distinct culture and language emerged after early intermarriage between First Nations peoples and early European settlers, primar ...

. Chartier announced in November 2019 that Manitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand would lead the MNC for national affairs until the council's next election and serve as the national spokesperson. In 2021 Chartier stood for election to the presidency of the MN-S again, but was unsuccessful in his run.

Education

* 1967: graduated from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, Wilcox, Saskatchewan * 1978:

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Awards and recognition

* February 2004:

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from Saskatchewan provincial government

References

External links

Métis National Council: Clément Chartier profile
1946 births Living people Métis politicians University of Saskatchewan alumni Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan Canadian Métis people Athol Murray College of Notre Dame alumni Canadian King's Counsel University of Saskatchewan College of Law alumni {{Saskatchewan-politician-stub